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SN04 DPZ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

443,807 mi
Last recorded443,807 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 DPZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 443,807 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 443,799 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 438,124 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 437,789 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure excess corrosion to both front body mounts (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play long bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 420,148 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 420,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 404,101 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal showing signs of leaking

Offside Rear boot floor corroded to excess

Fail 11 May 2018 404,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under nearside wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable nearside securing bolt has broken (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hub seal showing signs of leaking

Offside Rear boot floor corroded to excess

Pass 23 Jan 2017 382,841 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 382,520 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 358,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 353,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 344,450 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 344,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 335,228 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 335,225 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 327,128 miles

nsr front spring eye bolt dose not go all way thru nut

Fail 21 Oct 2013 163 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

nsr front spring eye bolt dose not go all way thru nut

Pass 26 Apr 2013 219,095 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 219,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 203,532 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 203,477 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 203,385 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 188,731 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 176,574 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 176,564 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 165,469 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 165,453 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 149,122 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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SN04 DPZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 246,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN04 DPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN04 DPZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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